“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.”
— Mister Rogers
STARS Early Learning Academy believes a high quality childcare program should provide balance in all aspects of a child’s development – academics, physical and social/emotional.
What does a typical day look like for our students?
MORNING
6:30-8:00 a.m. – Students arrive, breakfast is served
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Unstructured Play
9:00-9:30 a.m. – SUN Time (Morning Meeting/Character Development)
9:30-10:00 a.m. – Outside Play
10:00-10:30 a.m. – Science and Engineering activities
10:30-11:00 a.m. – Technology and Mathematics
11:00-11:30 a.m. – Lunch
AFTERNOON
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Nap/Quiet Time
1:30-2:00 p.m. – Creative Arts
2:00-2:30 p.m. – Outside Play
2:30-3:00 p.m. – Reading and literacy
3:00-3:30 p.m. – Sports and Fitness
3:30-4:00 p.m. – Snack
4:00-5:00 p.m. – Special afternoon activity
5:00-5:30 p.m. – Unstructured Play
5:30-6:00 p.m. – Clean-Up (Ready for Home)
* Activities will be age-appropriate for children’s age group. Times will stagger based on classroom and program.
“If you want CREATIVE workers, give them enough time to play.” – John Cleese
Our staff members are highly trained leaders in their field.
STARS Early Learning Academy believes a work/life balance creates a happy classroom teacher. Therefore, we close our center for major holidays, as well as two work days throughout the year to give our staff the time they need to create the warm, inviting learning space and curriculum that makes STARS stand out from the rest.
Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Mardi Gras (Monday, Tuesday), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Th + F), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
We reserve the 3rd Monday in March and the 2nd Monday in October as Teacher Work Days. Teachers report for training, CPR re-certification and are given time to clean and plan engaging curriculum.